Tag: invasive
Q&A: What to know about Michigan’s proposed invasive plants
Stateside’s April Baer chatted with a state forester about new species proposed for the Michigan invasive species list, and what you can do to foster native plants in your garden.
10 months after ice storm, federal help for damaged forests is starting to move forward
Northern Michigan’s ice storm in March 2025 caused staggering damage to forests. Getting federal aid to make up for the losses has been a waiting game for many here.
Michigan could make six invasive plant species illegal, including a few popular flowering plants
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) could prohibit or restrict several invasive plant species, the popular landscaping Callery pear tree and Japanese barberry shrub among them. The public can submit feedback on the fate of these flowering plants and the other proposed species in a survey created by the department.
Save Georgian Bay holding virtual polar bear dip
A group opposed to the proposed TC Energy pumped storage project in Meaford is holding a virtual polar bear dip. The Save Georgian Bay began holding live and hybrid polar dips in 2022 to raise awareness, engage the community and raise funds for their advocacy and lobbying efforts. This year, the fifth for the event, […]
Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume
Sea lamprey are an invasive species that feed on the blood and bodily fluids of fish. Their numbers in the Great Lakes rose during the COVID-19 pandemic but have dropped to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report….